In their words · Updated August 5, 2026
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5 verified quotes on the record, July 31, 2026 to August 2, 2026. Every one is a character-for-character copy from its source; the lens colors mark the outlets and channels that carried the words, never the person.
Also on the record as: Sen. Thom Tillis
As printed Aug 2
“clearly intends to resurrect the payout pot for punks either by inappropriately establishing another bogus fund or pushing Congress to vote for a bill that the majority of Republicans in the Senate would be against.”
Printed by Associated Press Center / Nonpartisan Trump's threat to push for settlement fund muddies attorney general talks ›
As printed Jul 31
“His statement lends credence to what the Democrats are saying about him resurrecting this thing at the appropriate time.”
on Trump possibly reviving the DOJ anti-weaponization fund later
Printed by PBS NewsHour Center / Nonpartisan Blanche's AG nomination on hold over opposition to DOJ's 'anti-weaponization fund' ›
As printed Jul 31
“The president's not winning on this issue. It is killing some of our candidates because they can't explain it. And now it looks like they weren't being honest when they said it was inoperative.”
on the anti-weaponization fund still being active and hurting GOP candidates
Printed by Reason.com Libertarian Todd Blanche's Nomination Is in Trouble. It Should Have Been Doomed From the Beginning. ›
As printed Aug 1
“The President made it clear today that the so-called Anti Weaponization Fund is still alive, which is exactly why we are attempting to formally end it”
Printed by Associated Press Center / Nonpartisan Trump says settlement fund is 'dead' even as he defends it ›
As printed Aug 1
“Look up the definition of recalcitrant”
on Trump's refusal to negotiate over the IRS settlement fund
Printed by Politico Liberal Mainstream Faced with Blanche dilemma, Trump chooses revenge ›
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